{"id":194405,"date":"2025-12-29T05:08:09","date_gmt":"2025-12-29T05:08:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/truck-plunges-into-abyss-near-sogamoso-river-canyon-in-santander-due-to-safety-oversight\/"},"modified":"2025-12-29T05:08:11","modified_gmt":"2025-12-29T05:08:11","slug":"truck-plunges-into-abyss-near-sogamoso-river-canyon-in-santander-due-to-safety-oversight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/truck-plunges-into-abyss-near-sogamoso-river-canyon-in-santander-due-to-safety-oversight\/","title":{"rendered":"Truck Plunges into Abyss Near Sogamoso River Canyon in Santander Due to Safety Oversight"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The truck was recovered after falling 20 meters into the Sogamoso canyon. – credit time<\/figcaption><\/div>\n

Accident Overview<\/h2>\n

A van with no occupants plunged off a road near the Sogamoso River canyon in Santander due to a failure to activate the handbrake. This incident took place on December 26 when four tourists were traveling from Gir\u00f3n to Zapatoca.<\/p>\n

Details of the Incident<\/h3>\n

The Santander Highway Police reported that the group had parked the vehicle to take in the panoramic views and capture photographs. Unfortunately, the truck was located on a slope, which caused it to roll uncontrollably.<\/p>\n

Captain Jos\u00e9 Caballero Julio explained that the driver neglected to engage the handbrake, which led to the vehicle careening approximately 20 meters down into the canyon, eventually causing significant damage.<\/p>\n

Damage and Response<\/h2>\n

The fallen truck displayed extensive damage, including shattered windows, deformed bodywork, and detached tires. Fortunately, there were no injuries or fatalities since the tourists were outside the vehicle when it fell.<\/p>\n

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Rescue efforts required the use of two cranes to extract the truck from the bottom of the canyon in Santander. – reference credit Illustrative Image Infobae<\/figcaption><\/div>\n

Rescue Operations<\/h3>\n

Rescue efforts commenced two days after the accident on December 28, employing two high-capacity cranes operated by local second lieutenants. The extraction process was challenging due to restricted access to the canyon’s deep end and the vehicle’s precarious position. Ultimately, the truck was successfully recovered, restoring normalcy to the road.<\/p>\n

Road Safety Concerns<\/h2>\n

This incident underscores ongoing mobility challenges in Santander, which has seen various road closures. Official reports flagged intermittent and complete closures in critical areas, including:<\/p>\n